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BP shotgun

BlckhrnBlckhrn Member Posts: 5,136
edited June 2006 in Black Powder and Cowboy Action Shooting
Brass is too expensive but I have a source for low brass paper hulls. My instincts tell me that these will work but I can get high brass paper hulls for a couple bucks more a box. Which should I buy?
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  • surbat6surbat6 Member Posts: 485 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd go with the cheaper hulls, unless you're trying to load heavy charges, in which case the high brass will give you a bit more seal and strength. For moderate loads, though, the low brass should be perfectly satisfactory.
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  • AdamsQuailHunterAdamsQuailHunter Member Posts: 2,022 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello "Blckhrn"[:)]

    If you are talking about Damascus barreled shotguns, and you decide to use "low-brass" shotshells --- it is an accident looking for a place to happen.

    If you want to "bow" your back up and argue with me go ahead.

    I have been standing behind black powder shotguns --- muzzle stuffers and cartridge for almost 60 years. Until you have my experience with Damascus barrels ---- to be brutally honest ---- you are NOT in my league, and I have the scars to prove it.

    Unless you have access to "light-pipe", magnflux, and x-ray as I do you have no idea about the condition of the Damascus barrel.

    Now if we are talking "fluid-steel" --- whole new ball game. But remember that you can't use plastic drop tubes and plastic hoppers for black powder. Static electricity and black powder DON'T mix.

    Best Regards[:)]
    AdamsQuailHunter[:)]
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